Summer is officially here & everyone wants the perfect body. I, however, will not force myself to choke down anything without flavor to get the perfect body. I will work hard. I will eat healthy. & I will live life to the fullest. To keep this promise to myself, I have set out to find […]
Read more "Never Compromise Taste for a Small Waist"Spring Quinoa Vegetable Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette Ingredients: Salad: ½ cup quinoa, rinsed under running water 2 garlic cloves, pressed or minced 2 teaspoons olive oil 4 cups arugula 2 radishes, sliced into super thin strips or rounds 3 carrots, peeled and then sliced into ribbons with a vegetable peeler ¼ bulb fennel (optional), cored […]
Read more "National Salad Month is Here & with All the Spring Vegetables You Can Not Go Wrong"Baked Falafel with Tzatziki Sauce Ingredients: Falafel: 3 Tablespoons olive oil 1 cup of dry chickpeas, soaked 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into chunks 4-5 cloves of garlic, peeled ½ cup fresh parsley, washed and chopped 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, washed and chopped zest and juice of ½ lemon 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp […]
Read more "My Big Skinny Greek Dinner"In the Summer, all I want is quick & easy, but I still want to impress. I found a way to get both. White Bean Salad Ingredients: 1 1/2 Tablespoon olive oil 1 1/2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 teaspoon honey 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1 small clove garlic, […]
Read more "Need to Impress This Summer, But Don’t Have the Time? Try This Combination"Creamy Avocado Alfredo Pasta Ingredients: 250 g brown rice dry spaghetti 2 ripe avocados 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves juice from 1 small lemon 2-3 garlic cloves 2 tbsp nutritional yeast a pinch of maldon salt freshly ground black pepper, to taste Preparation: 1. Prepare a medium-sized pot of salted water to boil. Add the […]
Read more "Keep Calm on Monday & Eat Pasta"Quinoa Spinach Bake Ingredients: ¼ cup sesame seeds 1 lb. fresh baby spinach 2 tsp. extra-virgin olive oil 1 shallot, diced 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced 1 Tbsp. dried thyme ¼ tsp. chili powder 2 cups cooked quinoa (about 1 cup uncooked quinoa) 1 cup Greek plain yogurt 2 large eggs, lightly beaten ¾ […]
Read more "Impress at Sunday Brunch with This"Café Gratitude is not only my favorite restaurant, but the favorite restaurant of a good portion of Kansas City. Using 100% organic ingredients, Café Gratitude, promotes sustainability for both the environment & the community. Quinoa & Brown Rice Bowl with Vegetables & Tahini Dressing Ingredients: 1 cup long-grain brown rice 1 cup red quinoa 1/4 […]
Read more "A Recipe Reminiscent of My Favorite Restaurant"Spring Green Pea Soup Ingredients: 5 cups fresh shelled peas 2 cups vegetable stock (low sodium, organic) 2 cups filtered water 1 cup chopped sweet onion ½ cup pea shoots (for garnish) ⅓ cup fresh mint, chopped ⅓ cup fresh parsley, chopped ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped (for garnish) 1/4 cup pumpkin seeds, roasted 2 […]
Read more "Straight From the Garden"Try this Healthier Version of a Childhood Classic for Your Children or Better Yet… Make It for Yourself. I Won’t Judge! Mac & Cheese Ingredients: 9oz-12oz gluten-free macaroni pasta ¼ cup fresh parley, chopped (garnish) 1½ cups white beans 1½ cups sweet potato, diced 1 cup nutritional yeast ¾ cup almond milk ¼ cup extra […]
Read more "Throwback to Childhood with #ThrowBackThursday"Rainbow Salad in a Jar with Avocado Hummus Ingredients: Avocado Hummus: 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained & rinsed 1/4 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons tahini 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 1 clove garlic, minced 1 medium or large ripe avocado, sliced Pinch of cayenne pepper (optional) Sea salt, to taste Salad: 1/2 cup shredded carrots 1/2 […]
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